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Those of us in Alcoholics Anonymous know, “acceptance is the answer to all our problems.” Many of us would agree that it’s easier said than done, but I am living proof that it can be done<\/strong> if you are willing, persistent, and make a habit of practicing acceptance.<\/p>\n

Quite likely we have hundreds of opportunities every day where the practice of acceptance comes in handy. Our experiences steer us, quite intentionally I think, into situations of potential conflict, but we never, ever have to engage in a conflict.<\/strong> We can step away. We can allow the other person to have whatever his or her opinion is. \u00a0We can learn to enjoy the freedom of not needing to be right. \u00a0What a joy that discovery is!<\/p>\n

I lived in perpetual conflict for many years. \u00a0In my family of origin it was the natural state of affairs. \u00a0My parents engaged in it almost daily. \u00a0My father and I picked up where my parents left off. \u00a0And I felt like I had to be right. \u00a0I couldn’t give in. \u00a0It was constant, dreaded and addictive, all at the same time. \u00a0I carried my propensity to argue into my other relationships too. \u00a0And it never occurred to me that insecurity was what initiated it in me, my dad and every one else too. \u00a0How glad I am those days are over for me.<\/p>\n

Peaceful, secure people can discuss their differences reasonably. \u00a0They can even embrace the differences that exist between themselves and others. They can be grateful for the opportunities to interact with people who hold beliefs far different from their own. \u00a0 And I am happy to say that with \u00a0practice, I am becoming that person. \u00a0Effort is the tool. \u00a0Daily effort. \u00a0Sometimes hourly effort.<\/p>\n

Having the Serenity Prayer<\/em><\/strong> as a tool to rely on every time I am about to “go where I need not go,” is a remarkable gift. \u00a0Grant me serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference.<\/em> <\/strong> There is no problem that can’t be either alleviated or lessened by the application of this prayer.<\/p>\n

Even though it’s a prayer that is said often in the multitude of 12 step meetings throughout the world, it’s universal in appeal too. \u00a0Perhaps it’s bold of me to suggest this but if more people used it on a more frequent basis, there would be fewer conflicts in families, among friends, in neighborhoods, communities, and between countries even. \u00a0No problem is too big or too small to be lessened by the application of the “serenity prayer.” \u00a0Try it for a day. \u00a0Just one day. \u00a0Every time a situation arises that you want to control, say and “apply,” the Serenity Prayer. \u00a0Feel the inner turmoil lessen. \u00a0It will astound you. \u00a0Peace will come.<\/p>\n

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